COMMUNITY FUNDS

COMMUNITY FUND FOR THE GORE MOUNTAIN REGION

In 2005, long time seasonal resident, Michael Ellis participated in a thinking session organized by regional philanthropists and ACT.  The intent was to spark increased giving from second home and seasonal residents to help address, through philanthropy, community improvement. The Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region (CFGMR) was then established to ensure that the local communities of Johnsburg, Chestertown, Minerva, and Horicon have permanent charitable resources, raised and allocated by local people, to address local needs.

Today, close to $120,000 has been raised for CFGMR to support community beautification, education, culture and the arts, youth & senior programs and historic preservation and $15,500 has been distributed in grants.

Click here to read more about the grants made by CFGMR or to download a grant application.

Download a Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region grantee report form

The fund committee has adopted a goal of raising $150,000 over the next three years in order to grow the grant dollars available and meet more community needs.  You can help us reach our goal.

ACT and an anonymous donor have come together to offer community citizens a $30,000 challenge. Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $30,000.  For example, if you can pledge $500, your generosity will provide $1000, if you can pledge $5,000; your generosity will provide $10,000 to the fund.  You can pay your gift over three (or more) years. 

The Gore Community Fund has always been overseen by community volunteers.  The advisory committee changes over time and the volunteers ensure that every dollar is spent well and wisely. We thank the volunteers who help the fund grow:

Nancy Beaudin, North River

Wes Dingman, North Creek

Mike Ellis, North Creek

Joe Kelly, Olmstedville

Tom Magee, Pottersville

Ann Breen Metcalfe

Mary Moro, North Creek

Fran Paradis, Minerva

Mindy Piper, Minerva

Elise Widlund, North River

You can help improve the quality of life for all residents of the Gore Mountain Region. Please contact any member of the Advisory Committee, ACT staff or you can mail your pledge or gift to:

CFGMR
PO Box 217
North Creek, New York 12853